Experienced, Creative and Technical

Summary

Personal information

UK national currently based in Penryn – TR10 8JZ
Willing to relocate anywhere

Driver’s License: Yes – AM, A, B1, B, BE, fkpq

Highest level of education: Diploma of Higher Education

Industry: Arts & Entertainment

Total years of experience: 25

Work experience

Casual Crew – Sound Bias

Hall For Cornwall – TruroJune 2025 to Present

• Sound operative and technician using the in-house A&H dLive and AHM systems for in-house productions.
• Sound assistant for touring shows, working with an exciting array of professional productions, installing their touring flown rigs.
• On hand for supporting stage crew for set installation and lighting department, installing fixtures to flown bars from lighting schematics
• Unloading/Loading of lorries.

Freelance Sound Engineer

KT Drums & Sound – CornwallFebruary 2013 to Present

I offer flexible, professional sound engineering services for:

• One-off gigs and tours
• Festivals and large-scale shows (18hr+ days are no problem)
• Corporate events and conferences
• Flexible across the Southwest, UK and international when needed.

I work on a tiered rate structure with fair overtime policies and can supply gear if needed.

Dependable and experienced, I’m always up for a challenge and committed to getting the best out of situation.

Product Support Specialist

ALLEN & HEATH LTD – PenrynDecember 2023 to November 2024

• Provided world class technical support for Allen & Heath products, to dealers, distributors and customers whilst managing warranty repairs and complaints.
• Understand & Interpret technical information into practical information for customers at different levels of ability and understanding and maintain product service manuals to ensure accurate and up-to-date information was provided at all times.
• Operated via Zendesk tickets, telephone, emails and social media
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve customer experience and product quality.

Software Tester

ALLEN & HEATH LTD – PenrynOctober 2022 to December 2023

• Master the whole product range and utilize; manual black box testing, set up automated testing and ultimately white box testing.
• Reviewing software specifications and preparing test scenarios
• Systematically examine every possible scenario whilst working closely with engineers to identify bugs with the product
• Write swift and succinct reports so faults are understood and addressed adequately
• Methodically document test results and report test progress to lead to a release ready product
• Create documentation of tests & system information for company wide distribution

Stores Technician

Falmouth University – FalmouthMarch 2022 to February 2023

• Prepare, set-up, maintain and test technical equipment to ensure it is in safe and good working order, troubleshooting when necessary.
• Manage the storage, issue and return of loan equipment, ensuring accurate, timely and effective upkeep of the booking and loan record systems, and the financial aspects of the loans.
• Demonstrate to students equipment how it is used safely both for the user and for the equipment itself. This included demonstrating the key user features of the equipment and preparing user documentation where necessary.

Peripatetic Drum Teacher

Cornwall Music Service Trust – CornwallJune 2021 to October 2022

• Regional hub for music teachers
• Adjoined my drum teaching and my teaching assistant skills to deliver bespoke drum lessons to students at a selection of the regions primary and secondary schools.
• Delivered presentations at school assemblies to promote, advertise and demonstrate the lessons on offer.
• Remained a solid, responsible role model and support for all students

Waiter

Merchants Manor – FalmouthNovember 2021 to February 2022

• Table service for Breakfast/Lunch and/Dinner Shifts
• Ensuring high standards are always maintained.
• Set up bar, restaurant, Lounge and outside garden area.
• Welcoming guests, make them feel special and valued.
• Taking orders, describe dishes, communicate any allergies/dietary needs to the kitchen, take payments and close down.

Sound Engineer

Talent Artistic Group – ScotlandJuly 2021 to September 2021

• Driver for Scottish region of Haven Holidays touring show.
• Set up and maintain touring sound rig, video screens and set, implementing with venues in house equipment.
• Build and maintain QLab show files, mix and record audio with radio mics and digital desk.

Teaching Assistant

Concorde Teaching Bank – CornwallSeptember 2020 to April 2021

Agency for teaching staff for schools

• To be an extra hand in day-to-day lessons at a variety of schools, one on one extra tuition and general support for anyone who requires.
• I have been a valued addition for a number of high demand cases, gaining good relationships to encourage better learning.

Labourer

Barleycroft Ltd – Welwyn Garden CityJuly 1999 to September 2020

Builders and shop fitting

• This is my family’s business that I have worked for in and around other employment where I have gained skills such as; Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrics, Roofing, Grounds-work and general labouring.
• Projects have ranged from new build mansions, various extensions, shop-fitting, driveways and maintenance.

Orchestra Drummer

Cruise & Maritime Voyages – World CruiseAugust 2019 to May 2020

• Working alongside dancers and performance hosts as part of the entertainment team.
• Learn and perform all show material for the main productions on the ship.
• Transcribe my own parts to read on stage.
• Collate all show cues and tempos for my own purposes to lead the rest of the band and cast.
• Play in the Jazz lounge whenever not in a main stage production.
• Other daily ship duties such as activities host, guide, DJ for the late-night disco.
• Muster station 1st in command, managing an orderly demonstration of safety drills and associated procedures and taking the roll call for 150 passengers.
• I rearranged a reconfigured one of the lounges to accommodate quality live recordings of our performances to hand out to the passengers to add to their experience.

Bar Staff

Refresh West – South West EnglandJune 2017 to September 2019

Events bar services at many festivals around the UK

• To serve, prepare drinks, operate the till & cash handling, replenish stock and adhere to shift times across all
• Working well with the team to create good atmosphere and efficient service.
• Communicate with the manager for till management and stock takes
• Set-up and pack-down
• To represent the company in a positive and responsible manor, be a point of contact for the public and keep a vigilante awareness as added security and duty of care for all.

Sound & Lighting Technical Manager

Happy Promotions Ltd – UK TourMarch 2019 to August 2019

Touring Circus of acrobats and general circus skills for family entertainment

• Responsible for all technical aspects of the tour.
• To build the show’s technical content and automation, liaising with the performers to produce a dazzling display.
• Test, fix and maintain all electrics for the show, including other tour needs such as caravan electrics.
• Set up and pack down of every show.
• Load/unload 3.5 tonne truck and driving to each location as part of a convoy.
• Assist with Big Top tent set up and anything else where required.
• Source, edit and collate all audio and build a fully automated show, whilst collaborating with the cast to set the cues.
• I was also a performing artist as a drummer in between operating sound and lights.
• Worked flawlessly, safely and efficiently for a simplified operation, enabling me to successfully train my replacement before leaving for my next contract.

Lounge Technician

Royal Caribbean Group – Mediterranean CruiseSeptember 2018 to March 2019

• Responsible for the set-up, operation, repair and maintenance of several venue’s with various kinds of sound and lighting systems.
• Working with and serving an array of performers and musical groups to make continual adjustments wherever needed to make them more comfortable on stage. Events included theme nights, group functions and charters.
• Be on call 24/7 to assist with any AV needs around the ship.
• I received regular praise from all guest acts for seeing to their needs quickly and politely in many fast paced settings with occasional added challenges.

Show Technician

Live Business – MenorcaMay 2018 to September 2018

• All sound and lighting duties for the resort’s entertainment needs.
• Liaising with guest acts, sourcing sound effects, backing tracks, visuals and programming into automation.
• Support all daytime and evening shows and activities game shows, quizzes, poolside activities, sporting events, guest competitions, themed events, art & craft activities, local tours, customer communications.
• I recommended and sourced equipment to the hotel management to make it possible to broadcast the summers Football World Cup on the big screen. Alterations were made to the schedule to show relevant matches, which was hugely appreciated by all.

Freelance Theatre Technician

Tobacco Factory/Old Vic – BristolOctober 2017 to May 2018

Local Theatre Venues

• On call as pool staff wherever needed for stage set up, strike, turnaround, show operation for sound and lights and props.

Senior Audio Visual Technician

Grange Hotels – LondonAugust 2017 to November 2017

London 4-Star hotel accommodation, hospitality and events services for the most discerning guest.

• Delivering AV element for events, PA systems, lighting and projection, video conferencing systems, event support.
• Operating equipment during meetings and gala dinners and carrying out rehearsals with event organisers.
• Format and sequence media for production and presentation use.
• Carry out daily systems checks and rectify any issues.
• Deal with high profile corporate clients during site visits to obtain their event brief and create bespoke audio/visual content.
• Generate quotes for their events.
• Placing orders with suppliers and replying to email enquiries. Help and support other sister hotels when needed.

Lounge Technician

PEEL Talent – CaribbeanSeptember 2016 to May 2017

• Responsible for the smooth running of events in multiple venues on the ship ensuring the artists perform on schedule, their needs are met and the sound and lighting are to a high standard for a good show.
• Delivered general technician tasks around the rest of the ship with high efficiency as part of the wider tech team.
• I generated unparalleled enthusiasm and energy throughout the ship by organising and leading 2 marathons onboard. This involved 105 laps of the deck to complete the 26 miles. This greatly enhanced the passenger holiday experience, along with raising over £3k for charity.
• I was muster station leader at my survival craft post.

Show Drummer/Technician

Dance School – BristolJanuary 2011 to January 2017

• Technical assistance for all rehearsals and shows including arranging and editing songs audio for rehearsal purposes.
• Accurately learning a wide range of songs to match with what the dancers had rehearsed to.
• Performing on the drums for shows.

Show Audio Visual Technician

TED AV – Albufeira, Distrito de FaroMarch 2016 to September 2016

Technical Entertainment Services for holiday destinations.

• Programming media into automation software, testing functionality and interactive workflow with the presenters.
• Sound and lights operation, all maintenance, set up, rehearsals and at hand for day time activities.
• Responsible for prompt start times of all shows, making sure everything was technically sound, safe and ready for the evenings entertainment. This ranged from young kids’ entertainment, teens to the full rehearsed family productions.
• Customer facing at all times, carrying out duties in a calm and friendly manner.
• I earned the employee star of the month in my first month there.

Live Sound Foley Artist

North South Theatre Company – CornwallNovember 2015 to December 2015

Independent Theatre Company

• Provided realistic and entertaining sound effects and music to accompany the live performances for this tour.

Marketing & Events Manager / Technician / Drum Teacher

dBs Music – CamborneSeptember 2013 to July 2015

• Provided services to the students and teachers in installing, maintaining all equipment at the college and on hand for student and teacher assistance. Lesson setup and student support.
• Install user accounts and resolve software issues over the network.
• Marketing & Events logistics and management, attending roadshow events, radio play, gigs and festivals.
• This was a new college and underwent a complete refurbishment where we as a team re-built and installed all studio technology.
• I also ran more drums and guitar tuition classes for the wider college students.

Freelance Post production/location sound

Dogbite Film Company – FalmouthAugust 2011 to November 2014

Bespoke film makers

• Recording live sound at sporting events to be fed to the main broadcast
• Sound post-production for various film projects
• Voice over tracking and audio correction.
• Studio builds
• Technician at various live events

Client Relations Executive

Mitie: Waste & Environmental Waste management facilities & professional services – BristolJanuary 2011 to August 2011

• Processing client transactions such as; ad hoc requests, changes to scheduled services and managing missed services.
• Customer service via phone and e-mail to understand and support client requests.
• Log transactions on the relevant IT systems accurately to ensure full audit history.
• Independently investigating and resolving waste management complaints.
• Managing fluctuating workloads via Microsoft Outlook using multiple shared mail boxes.
• Communicating confidentially with a range of suppliers and clients to ensure relevant data is collected by month end.
• Supporting the accounts payable department to resolve any invoicing queries.

Project Assistant

Steer Davies Gleave – BristolJune 2010 to November 2010

Project management and business strategy

• To directly assist the project manager for the ´Better By Bike´ scheme for active transport around the city of Bristol.
• Responsible for customer enquiries and bookings management for rental services.
• Worked directly with bike specialists for maintenance.
• Ran road show project awareness days.
• Helping clients break down boundaries for active commuting and demonstrate safe alternatives to motoring for a greener, sustainable future.
• Designed and implemented an automated system to better achieve project goals.

Temp Staff

Multiple Employment Agencies – Welwyn Garden CityNovember 2003 to April 2010

• I worked for a wide range of companies on an ad hoc basis providing administrative duties. My main posts being;
• Tesco Head Office, T-Mobile, Computacentre, Pipex, Bank Machine, Bookers, Nikko, 3p Learning, Balfour Beaty and many more.
• Working predominantly on Microsoft Office building and maintaining spreadsheets, data input and analysis,
• Creating power points for meetings, typing up documents, word processing.
• Also using various different custom software for individual business needs.
• Customer service, filing, reception and front of house, Catering, Silver Service
• Skills acquired and utilised were; Touch Typing, Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft office package, Customer service, emails and phone calls.

Audio Visual Technician

Production Plus – LetchworthJune 2007 to November 2007

Live Events Specialist

• Independently preparing audio, visual and lighting equipment for varied events. Loading/unloading trucks safely to transport to location.
• Driving to location, setting up and remaining on hand through the events for technical assistance.
• Equipment maintenance and repair, re-soldering connections, cleaning and general reliable upkeep for a professional service.

Events Staff

The MotivAction Team – StevenageMay 2005 to October 2005

Specialists in Corporate Events Management, Corporate Team Building Events

• Working long days to travel, set up and run events. In-between events I would be correctly storing, maintaining and cleaning equipment ready for the next job.
• Events would range from multi-terrain vehicles to large inflatables, clay shooting and other team building games.
• I instructed and hosted these events.

Audio Visual Technician

Blitz Communications (GES) – ElstreeApril 2004 to November 2004

Live events specialist

• Warehouse operative, preparing and testing equipment for various events. Loading/unloading trucks.
• Working from a job sheet to accurately prepare for each job.

Hotel Porter

Quality Clock Hotel – Welwyn Garden CityFebruary 2003 to May 2003

• Room change-overs

Front of House Staff

Crooked Chimney Inn – Welwyn Garden CityOctober 2001 to February 2002

• Barman
• Waiter
• Customer service

Front of House Staff

Panshanger Golf Club – PanshangerAugust 2001 to September 2001

• Barman
• Cleaning Tables

Shop Assistant

Claire’s Accessory – Welwyn Garden CityMarch 2001 to August 2001

• General shop assistant
• Customer Service

Cashier

TotalEnergies – Welwyn Garden CityJanuary 2001 to March 2001

• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Stock taking

Store Assistant

Nottcuts Garden Centre – St AlbansOctober 2000 to February 2001

• Shop Assistant
• Grounds upkeep

Front of House Assistant

Campus West Theatre – Welwyn Garden CityAugust 2000 to October 2000

• Ushering
• Customer Service

Supermarket Assistant

Tesco – HatfieldOctober 1999 to October 2000

• Stock replenishment
• Stock rotation
• Customer service

Paper Rounds

Huttons Local Shop – Welwyn Garden CityApril 1996 to January 1999

• Multiple early morning and evening paper rounds.

Education

Extended BTec Diploma in Music Production

Music CollegeJune 2011 to January 2013

Triple Starred Distinction

Continuing Professional Development in Location Sound Recording

Straight Curve Film School – LondonJanuary 2007 to January 2007

Diploma in Drums

Drum-tech InstituteJanuary 2001 to January 2002

Other Skills & Training

I organised and ran the first marathon at sea across the Atlantic, raising money for charity.

Colossal Training For Work Aboard Cruise Ships

Crowd Management Certificate

Fire Fighting and Prevention

Good safe manual handling practices and good with working at heights.

Proficiency in Security Awareness

Recent up to date DBS (disclosure and barring certificate)

Basic Safety At Sea